The highest influx of Chinese G.I. War Brides in American history

transformed our Community from a Bachelor Society to a Baby Boomer Era

How Our Moms Entered the United States under 1945 War Brides Act

BAY AREA CHINESE GENEALOGY GROUP

In-Person or Zoom Presentation

Our Chinese WWII G.I. War Brides lived through extraordinarily difficult times during the Asiatic War, 1937-1945, the forgotten

war in the West. They showed strength of character and perseverance to survive the War and the economic and political

upheaval in China.

Learn how our G.I. War Brides entered the United States under the 1945 War Brides Act. Despite its significance to admit

Chinese wives on a non-quota basis, they faced enormous hurdles to qualify.

BACGG members, Leona Lau with Lester Dun, Evelyn Seto and Jeannie Young will share their personal and historical stories

of their moms. With hope and courage, our moms immigrated to America with new husbands, or to be reunited with a husband

separated by the war.

Coping with a language barrier, they became United States citizens, supported families back in China, while raising their

own families, and helped others find their way to becoming Americans.

Our Moms’ stories should be written and preserved for our future generations.

Thank you.

BACGG Committee

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